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Same behavior and same care as S. lineolata, just something a bit different for Sewellia keepers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHillstream loaches are totally unique in the world of freshwater fish. Many fish have adaptations which allow them to stay in place despite strong currents. Gobies have pelvic fins which are fused into small suction cups. Plecos have mouths which they use as holdfasts. Darters have elongated fins which act like spoilers on a racecar, pushing them down against the substrate as the water flows over. However, no other fish has taken these adaptations as far as the hillstream loaches, which have turned themselves into one big suction cup with perfect fluid dynamics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unique body shape stands out and has made them immensely popular with aquarists, who refer to them as \"UFOs,\" and \"miniature stingrays.\" Their popularity is reinforced by their behavior. 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This is a superb looking hillstream loach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHillstream loaches are totally unique in the world of freshwater fish. Many fish have adaptations which allow them to stay in place despite strong currents. Gobies have pelvic fins which are fused into small suction cups. Plecos have mouths which they use as holdfasts. Darters have elongated fins which act like spoilers on a racecar, pushing them down against the substrate as the water flows over. However, no other fish has taken these adaptations as far as the hillstream loaches, which have turned themselves into one big suction cup with perfect fluid dynamics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unique body shape stands out and has made them immensely popular with aquarists, who refer to them as \"UFOs,\" and \"miniature stingrays.\" Their popularity is reinforced by their behavior. 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These bold fish are active throughout the day, tirelessly grazing the rocks, wood, and other aquarium surfaces for algae and biofilm, making them endlessly fascinating to observe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetup Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThese loaches are famous for inhabiting extremely fast flowing river rapids in their natural habitat. Because of this, many hobbyists house hillstreams in \"river manifold\" tanks which are characterized by strong water flow. While it is extremely rewarding to watch these fish navigate high flow aquariums, they don't require them because they are also found naturally in marginal rocky pools which are disconnected from the river channel and have no flow. What they absolutely require is clean, ammonia free water which is saturated with oxygen. This can be provided by something as simple as a sponge filter or as complicated as a custom built river manifold system. 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